Commercial And Risk Manager

The Commercial and Risk Manager will manage and control the effective implementation of commercial framework and processes for the Company's projects to ensure the Company's projects' objectives are achieved. The framework and processes will need to cover risk analysis, compliance, insurances, cashflow, pre-award contract negotiations, post-award contract management / administration (head contract and subcontract), controls and reporting, dispute resolutions and close-outs.

• About The Role
• Manage and control the effective execution of contracts for the company's construction and fabrication projects to ensuring commercial objectives are achieved.
• Assist and manage the flow of information to and from company to ensure compliance with the contract programme and contractual commitments.
• Supervise, prepare, and submit progress claims, delay claims, contract variations, and dispute notices.
• Maintain an audit file for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondence, variations, amendments, clarification and payment schedules.
• Take part in project contract negations prior to award or throughout the life of projects, including the drafting of contracts, or proposed contract revisions as may be needed from time to time.
• Lead dispute resolution processes with clients as necessary to achieve commercial and contractual objectives.
• Applicants must be prepared to work from Sun Engineering's Head Office in Carole Park, Ipswich, Southeast Queensland and may on occasions need to travel to sites as requested.
• The successful applicant will have most, if not all, of the following skills and attributes
• At least 5 years Commercial / Contract Management experience specifically in the construction industry.
• Substantial experience in the delivery of SMP projects both commercially and operationally over the entirety of project lifecycles.
• Substantial experience in negotiating and / or drafting bespoke construction contracts and subcontracts on a case-by-case basis including risk identification and closing gaps between technical and contractual parts of contracts.
• Substantial experience in construction claims (including key focus on variation, EOT and delay and disruption claims), Security of Payment adjudications and dispute resolution.
• Very high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Structured working philosophy.
• Strong numeracy, cost control and cost management skills.
• Ability to identify and articulate key contractual risks or arguments and personally draft effective correspondence and construction claims to suit the required audience.
• Ability to identify suitable commercial strategies on a project-by-project basis and communicate these effectively to the project teams for implementation and effectively monitor the performance of such strategies.
• A demonstrable understanding of contract law and Security of Payments legislation.
• Very strong interpersonal and motivational skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels throughout the organisation.
• Familiarity with construction work and contracts in PNG is highly desirable but not essential.
• Tertiary qualification in engineering, commerce or contract law is preferable, however a demonstrable history in similar roles will be considered.
• About us

Sun Engineering is a Mechanical Supply and construction company servicing the mining, power generation, petrochemical, processing, infrastructure, building, tourism and agribusiness industries.

We have been in operation for over 45 years, proudly servicing Australia and the Pacific Region with offices in Carole Park (Qld), Port Moresby (PNG) and China.

• Our Company Values
• lay it Straight.
• espect Builds Success.
• mprove and innovate.
• eliver to Win Together.
• xpect the Best.